Introduction
The Indian Army has published the official notification for the Indian Army NCC 125 Special Entry 2026. NCC Special Entry Scheme 125th Course (Commencing April 2027) for unmarried male candidates (including wards of Battle Casualties of Indian Army Personnel).
This scheme grants a Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) in the Indian Army. Selected candidates will undergo a 49-week training program at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, and upon successful completion, will be commissioned as Lieutenants. Online applications can be submitted through the official recruitment website from 20th July 2026 to 20th August 2026.
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Indian Army NCC 125 Special Entry 2026: Apply Online for 70 Short Service Commission Posts
Vacancy Details
A total of 70 vacancies are advertised for the NCC 125th Course (Men):
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification & Criteria
- For NCC ‘C’ Certificate Holders:
- Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized University. Candidates in their final year can also apply, provided they complete their degree and produce proof of passing by 1st April 2027.
- NCC Service: Minimum 2 or 3 years of service in the Senior Division/Wing of NCC.
- NCC Grading: Minimum ‘B’ Grade in the NCC ‘C’ Certificate Exam. Candidates must possess the NCC ‘C’ Certificate or Provisional Certificate on or before the application submission date.
- For Wards of Battle Casualties of Indian Army Personnel:
- Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized University.
- NCC Certificate: NCC ‘C’ Certificate is NOT required for Wards of Battle Casualties.
Age Limit & Nationality
- Age Limit: 19 to 25 Years as on 01 January 2027 (Candidate must be born not earlier than 02 Jan 2002 and not later than 01 Jan 2008, both dates inclusive).
- Marital Status: Unmarried Males only.
- Nationality: Citizen of India, subject of Nepal, or Person of Indian Origin migrated from specified countries holding a valid Government of India eligibility certificate.
Application Fee & Payment Mode
- Application Fee: ₹0/- (No Fee).
- All candidates can apply online free of charge on the official Indian Army recruitment portal.
Selection Process
There is NO written entrance exam conducted for this entry. Selection is conducted through a multi-stage process:
- Shortlisting of Applications (Based on Bonus Marks):
- Applications are shortlisted out of 100 maximum bonus marks based on performance in NCC ‘C’ Cert (Max 50 marks) and Graduation aggregate percentage (Max 50 marks).
- SSB Interview (5 Days):
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo a 5-day SSB Interview at Selection Centres located in Prayagraj (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka), or Jalandhar (Punjab).
- Stage I pass candidates proceed to Stage II; Stage I failed candidates return on Day 1.
- Medical Examination:
- Recommended candidates after Stage II will undergo a thorough medical examination.
- Final Merit List & Joining Letter:
- Merit list is prepared based strictly on marks scored in the SSB Interview. Candidates falling within the vacancy count and declared medically fit will be issued joining letters for training at OTA Chennai.
Salary Structure & Stipend
- Stipend during Training: ₹56,100/- per month during 49 weeks of training at OTA Chennai.
- Rank on Commissioning: Lieutenant (Pay Level 10).
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500/-
- Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500/- per month (Fixed).
- Additional Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), Field Area Allowance, High Altitude Allowance, Dress Allowance (₹20,000/year), Transport Allowance, etc.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of Join Indian Army: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Click on ‘Officer Entry Application/Login’ and then click ‘Registration’ (Skip if already registered).
- Complete the registration details using your Matriculation Certificate details.
- Log in to your dashboard and click on ‘Apply Online’ under Officers Selection.
- Locate ‘Short Service Commission NCC Special Entry Course’ and click ‘Apply’.
- Fill in your Personal Information, Communication Details, Education Details, and Previous SSB details.
- Convert CGPA into percentage as per your University formula before filling marks.
- Check the summary page carefully and click ‘Submit’.
- Take two printouts of the application form displaying the Roll Number (available 30 minutes after final closure on the last date).
Important Dates:
- Online Application Starts: 20th July 2026 (at 15:00 Hrs)
- Online Application Closes: 20th August 2026 (at 15:00 Hrs)
- Shortlisting Announcement: First week of September 2026 (Tentative)
- SSB Interviews: November / December 2026
- Course Commencement: April 2027 at OTA Chennai
Important Links
- Download Official Notification PDF: Download Official Notification (PDF)
- Apply Online Link: Apply Online Here
- Official Website Link: Visit Official Website
